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Atlas CVE-2016-8752

HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2017-08-29 security@apache.org
Authentication Bypass Apache Atlas
7.5
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-284
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

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Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.02%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 1.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Apache Atlas versions 0.6.0 (incubating), 0.7.0 (incubating), and 0.7.1 (incubating) allow access to the webapp directory contents by pointing to URIs like /js and /img. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.apache.atlas:atlas-common fix: 0.8-incubating
pypi apache-atlas no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in maven, pypi

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Apache Atlas versions 0.6.0 (incubating), 0.7.0 (incubating), and 0.7.1 (incubating) allow access to the webapp directory contents by pointing to URIs like /js and /img. Affected products include: Apache Atlas.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Apache Atlas versions 0.6.0 (incubating), 0.7.0 (incubating), and 0.7.1 (incubating) allow access to the webapp directory contents by pointing to URIs like /js and /img.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.0%
Top 23% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 1.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.6.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:atlas:0.7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f7435d66b840daa2a38ad1329d639b70f5a9476e7580ae885d422e86%40%3Cdev.atlas.apache.org%3E

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